Identifying specific risk factors for intimate partner violence amongst women refugees during and after pregnancy: associations with mental health and capacity for resettlement. [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Susan Rees (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Jane Fisher ,  Prof Zachary Steel

Brief description Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has been identified as a public health epidemic of critical concern to Australia and to societies worldwide. There is a growing consensus that there are specific psychosocial factors including past exposure to trauma that may place women from refugee background at risk of IPV, particularly during settlement. Pregnancy is a particular period of vulnerability for all women, and there is evidence that the risk of IPV increases during pregnancy.

Funding Amount $805,485.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant